Oflozen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Oflozen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Oflozen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oflozen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Oflozen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Oflozen has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Oflozen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oflozen related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Oflozen since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oflozen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Oflozen may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Oflozen is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Oflozen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oflozen is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Oflozen safe for pregnant women?
Oflozen can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Oflozen right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Oflozen safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Oflozen. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Oflozen on the Kidneys?
Oflozen rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflozen on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Oflozen on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Oflozen on the Heart?
Side effects of Oflozen rarely affect the heart.
Oflozen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oflozen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflozen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Oflozen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oflozen you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Oflozen should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Oflozen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oflozen
Taking Oflozen with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflozen
Taking alcohol with Oflozen can be dangerous.
Yes, you can take Oflozen for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
No, Oflozen is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Yes, Oflozen causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Oflozen can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Oflozen is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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